Emerald Isle Melody

Emerald Isle Melody

arr. Bill Simon

Grade 1.5

 "Emerald Isle Melody" is based on an Irish folk tune. The most popular version of this tune is the hymn "Be Thou My Vision," but it is also the foundation for "Lord of All Hopefulness" and "Make Us True Servants." This arrangement gives the young band a chance to work on phrasing and tone without going to extremes with ranges - clarinets stay below the break and brass are comfortable. Even a young band will be able to project a lot of emotion with this piece giving careful attention to dynamics, tempo and phrasing.